Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Woodinville, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ruby Bridges Elementary School is a suburban public school in Woodinville, Washington that is part of Northshore School District 417. It serves 506 students in grades Pre-K - 5. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

506 Students

# of teachers unavailable

20510 49th Dr SE

Woodinville, WA 98072 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Ruby Bridges Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Howard

Mrs. Summers

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Ruby Bridges Elementary School Demographics

14%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

60%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Ruby Bridges Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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